Saints Range

Illustrations based on the myths and stories of historical Saints from Anglesey.

Dwynwen - The Welsh patron saint of lovers, she founded a church on Llanddwyn Island.

Padrig - Known as the Apostle of Ireland, it is said he founded Llanbadrig Church on Anglesey.

Pabo - A King from the Old North, it’s said that he founded Llanbabo Church, although there is lack of evidence to support this claim.

Eilian - According to local legend, St. Eilian, a 5th-century Welsh bishop in Anglesey, forbade people from keeping greyhounds as one killed a doe that was in his care.

Cybi Felyn & Seiriol Wyn - Two saints lived on opposite sides of Anglesey, they would meet once a week in the middle of the island. St Cybi always walked to and from, facing the sun, making him tanned, whereas St Seiriol always faced away from the sun on his travels, making him pale.